Des Moines, IA

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US-Hardcore punk band formed 1987 in New York City - they released one EP and one full-length.
Discontinued in 1991, briefly reformed in 1997 and again in 2005.

[1987] Gorilla Biscuits were formed by Anthony Civorelli (vocals), Walter Schreifels, Alex Brown (both on guitar), Arthur Smilios (bass) and Luke Abbey (drums).
[1988-1989] Gorilla Biscuits sign to Revelation Records for their self-titled 7" and their only full-length album Start Today, which is often considered a seminal recording.
[1991] Gorilla Biscuits break up.
[1994-2000] Civarelli and Smilios resurface in CIV.
[1997] Gorilla Biscuits briefly reunited for a benefit at CBGB's.
[2005] Gorilla Biscuits reunite again and have continued touring. Despite reunion shows, there are no plans for a new album.

Modern Life Is War (from Marshalltown, Iowa) were one of the most popular bands in the 2000's hardcore scene, formed in 2002. Alongside bands like American Nightmare they had successfully transcended genre boundaries to be admired and respected by a variety of fans. They were often noted for their passion, energy and impressive live shows. After they announced their split in early 2008, they got back together early in 2013